Ishan Jain
Political news writer covering US policy, Congress, and foreign affairs, with a strong research focus on geopolitics and international trade policy
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Democrat Hakeem Jeffries claims Trump has ‘gotten America into an endless war'
Jeffries accused Trump and Republican lawmakers of repeatedly misleading the public on both domestic and foreign policy matters
GOP surges in general ballot, moves closer to defying congressional midterm history: Poll
The Harvard Harris poll found voters evenly split for Congress, marking an eight-point swing toward Republicans since January
Trump says Iran attacks on Arab states escalated the conflict: 'We were surprised’
President Donald Trump said Iran’s nuclear program fueled regional instability and that peace was impossible while Tehran enriched uranium
Marjorie Taylor Greene slams Trump over Iran strikes, asks ‘What is his mental state?’
Marjorie Taylor Greene said Donald Trump was wrong to expect Iranians to topple their regime during what she called an unprovoked attack
Bill Clinton says Larry Summers introduced him to Epstein: 'I thought he was an interesting man'
In a newly released deposition video, Bill Clinton said Larry Summers introduced him to Epstein in 2001 and offered flights for his charitable trips
Bill Clinton says he has ‘no idea’ about Ghislaine Maxwell’s visits to his Chappaqua home
Bill Clinton said Ghislaine Maxwell was never at his home for personal reasons and claimed there was a 'logical explanation' for past ties
Martina Navratilova calls Trump ‘psychopath’ over Iran strikes, hails Khamenei’s death
Navratilova blasted Trump on X for the Iran strikes, then backed reports of Khamenei’s death amid sharp debate over US–Israel military action
Operation Epic Fury marks 'largest US firepower' surge in a generation, zero casualties: CENTCOM
US Central Command said Operation Epic Fury deployed massive air and naval forces, striking Iran’s military sites in a coordinated assault
Ben Shapiro praises Trump as ‘most courageous commander-in-chief’ over Iran strikes
Responding to critics who warned that the strikes could trigger a broader conflict, Ben Shapiro dismissed those concerns as 'nonsense'
Officials say ‘Operation Epic Fury’ was urgent, calculated push against Iranian threat
Officials noted that Iran’s growing missile stockpile posed an 'intolerable risk' to the US
American Jewish groups back US-Israeli operation against Iran, urge vigilance at home
The American Jewish Committee and the Anti-Defamation League backed United States-Israeli strikes, citing Iran threats and urging vigilance
Officials say Trump preempts Iranian strike to prevent serious casualties, halt nuclear rebuild
Intelligence showed Tehran preparing attacks and reviving key nuclear infrastructure, prompting swift US military action
Rosie O’Donnell blasts Trump over Iran strikes, calls for impeachment citing past campaign promises
Rosie O’Donnell highlighted past statements in which Trump described himself as a 'candidate of peace' who would end wars rather than start them
Susan Sarandon says Hollywood shunned her after calling for Gaza ceasefire
'I couldn’t do any major film, anything connected with Hollywood,' Susan Sarandon said during an event at the 40th Goya Awards
Glenn Beck mocks Hillary Clinton’s Epstein testimony: 'When did she give family pants back to Bill?'
Glenn Beck imagined Bill Clinton reacting with disbelief during the testimony and accused Hillary of 'throwing him under the bus'
Morgan Freeman calls Trump presidency 'absolutely the worst' amid criticism of immigration policies
Morgan Freeman agreed that young people were experiencing one of the 'worst' times in the country’s history, certainly in their lifetime
Bill Clinton denies seeing blue dress portrait, says it would've ‘ended’ any ties with Epstein
Clinton clarified his visits to Epstein’s residences, insisting he never saw the painting and limited his time inside the homes
Pat Fallon questions Bill Clinton’s memory over Epstein visits: ‘Doesn’t pass the smell test’
Bill Clinton said he didn’t recall seeing Epstein at the White House, but logs show Epstein visited multiple times in the early 2000s
White House blasts Jimmy Kimmel as ‘sad, angry, insufferable idiot’ over response to Trump's SOTU
Jimmy Kimmel mocked Trump’s speech, joking about its length, partisan reactions in the chamber, and Trump’s immigration and economic statements
Idaho woman Sarah Elizabeth George steals ambulance, rams it into DHS-leased building
Authorities say George poured gasoline inside the stolen ambulance in an alleged attempt to ignite a fire at the federal building